Russia pulls back from brink of crisis after deal reached to end Wagner insurrection
In the end, the uprising was short-lived. But for a brief and chaotic 36 hours, Russian President Vladimir Putin's grip on power appeared to be under serious threat, as thousands of Wagner fighters led by warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin closed in on the country's capital.
2023-06-25 14:26
Horse 'left to die' is now prize-winning show pony
Irish police found Woody lying, exhausted, across a pavement in County Tipperary last year.
2023-06-25 14:24
Russia urges Moscow residents to avoid key highway until 0700 GMT
(Reuters) -Russia's Federal Road Agency urged residents of the Moscow region on Sunday to refrain from travelling along the M-4
2023-06-25 13:56
Russia back in investors' focus after weekend mutiny
NEW YORK/LONDON Some investors were watching for ripple effects from an aborted mutiny in Russia on Saturday, expecting
2023-06-25 12:28
Cardinals London Series just got even worse thanks to Jack Flaherty
More bad news brewing for the Cardinals: starting pitcher Jack Flaherty has a tough injury setback, putting a damper on the club's London Series.As if the St. Louis Cardinals needed lightning to go along with the thunderstorm: the club announced that starting pitcher Jack Flaherty will be s...
2023-06-25 12:16
Ukraine: Chaos in Russia works to our advantage
By Lidia Kelly Chaos in Russia works to Kyiv's advantage, Ukraine officials said on Saturday, but it remains
2023-06-25 11:45
Greek conservatives eye Mitsotakis majority in fresh election
Greece holds its second election in a month and Prime Minister Mitsotakis is hoping for a convincing win.
2023-06-25 09:46
NBA rumors: Top Nets free agent expected to get huge offer from Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are expected to make a huge offer for Brooklyn Nets free agent Cam Johnson. Can they pull off the move?According to Marc Stein (subscription required), the Pistons are expected to make a huge offer for Cam Johnson this offseason.Johnson is a restricted free agent so the P...
2023-06-25 08:18
Zimbabwe's obsession with Animal Farm as novel gets Shona translation
George Orwell's satirical novel has such resonance it has been translated into the local Shona language.
2023-06-25 07:26
Cubs: Big things stand in the way of a Kris Bryant reunion
The Cubs have no plans to reunite with former star Kris Bryant. With the way Bryant's been playing (or not been playing) this past season, why would they?Chicago Cubs fans' hearts broke when the franchise traded Kris Bryant back in 2021. The former Rookie of the Year and 2016 MVP gave ...
2023-06-25 07:22
Why 101 people and a dog want to be Toronto's mayor
North America's fourth-largest city has a historic number of candidates in its upcoming by-election.
2023-06-25 07:20
The 'naked' warrior who helped British capture India
Anupgiri Gosain has been described as possibly the most successful mercenary of the late 18th century.
2023-06-25 07:16